ACCA’s Deputy President and Council Members visit Sri Lanka
Monday, 10 March 2014 00:00
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ACCA Council (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be holding its biennial international meeting in the UAE in March 2014, followed by senior delegations visiting Bangladesh, Oman, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to better understand how the accountancy profession is supporting growing economies in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA).
These important meetings will enable Council members to learn first-hand from businesses, policy makers and learning providers how the economies of this broad and diverse region offer a wealth of potential.
Stuart Dunlop, Director of MENASA region for ACCA, said: “The meetings and events we plan to hold during this time provide excellent opportunities for ACCA Council Members to meet with key stakeholders and engage with members. The visit will also reinforce ACCA’s commitment to the development of the Middle East and South Asia as a whole, as the region continues to provide significant employment opportunities for ACCA members in economies which are enjoying sustainable growth.”
To mark the occasion, a special edition of ACCA’s magazine Accounting & Business (A&B) has been produced, focusing on the three issues ACCA Council Members will be championing during their visit: Women in Finance; the future of Corporate Reporting and the value of ACCA’s members to the region, who bring skills as Complete Finance Professionals.
Head of ACCA - Sri Lanka Nilusha Ranasinghe said: “It will be a real pleasure to welcome the Deputy President, Anthony Harbinson, and Council members Hemraz Hoolash from Mauritius and Lyn Hunt from the UK to Sri Lanka. They have a busy itinerary that takes in meetings with the media, learning providers, businesses and policy makers, as well as meeting with fellow ACCA members. They will also welcome new ACCA members to the profession. ”
ACCA President Martin Turner explained: “The economic growth in this region means there are great opportunities for accountants to prove their value and their worth. I know from colleagues in this diverse region that professional accountants are needed to help capacity building grow further. It is finance professionals who will be at the forefront of providing the strategic leadership and the organisational stewardship needed for sustainable growth.”
